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DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley

Gates 36235 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Brand Gates 36235
Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 17
Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm) 17
Contact Surface Smooth/Backside
Contents Pulley, Bolt, 2 Dust Shields, Spacer
Groove Quantity 0
Material Thermoplastic
Number of Grooves 0
Number of Pulleys 1
Outside Diameter 90
Outside Diameter (mm) 90
Pulley 1 Flanged No
Pulley 1 Flanged No
Pulley Quantity 1
Width 28
Product line DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley
Fits Volkswagen · 3 vehicles

OE-quality fit. DriveAlign pulley is engineered for dependable replacement performance.

Thermoplastic construction. Helps keep the pulley lightweight and durable in service.

Smooth backside contact. Works with a belt system that runs on the belt's back side.

Cross-references Continental 49137, Gates 36235 and Litens 951493A for the same application. See all 5.

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Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36235 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and smooth belt routing. It is listed for the 2004-2006 Volkswagen Touareg and uses a smooth/backside contact surface for the accessory drive belt system.

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are part of Gates’ OE-focused pulley line, covering locked center tensioning pulleys, automatic belt tensioner pulleys, and idler pulleys. This 36235 pulley follows that OE replacement approach for passenger cars and light trucks, including Volkswagen Touareg applications.

  • Accessory drive belt idler pulley for OE-style replacement
  • Smooth/backside contact surface
  • Thermoplastic pulley construction
  • 90 mm outside diameter
  • 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
  • Includes pulley, bolt, 2 dust shields, and spacer

Fitment and Application

Compatible with 2004-2006 Volkswagen Touareg accessory drive belt system applications. Fits 2004-2006 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A.

Use Gates 36235 when replacing a worn idler pulley on a Volkswagen Touareg 2004, 2005, or 2006 model year vehicle. This part cross-references Continental 49137 for the same application.

What This Pulley Helps Address

  • Belt noise from a worn or rough idler pulley bearing
  • Uneven belt tracking across the accessory drive system
  • Vibration caused by pulley wear or surface damage
  • Accessory belt routing issues related to pulley condition
  • Service replacement for a damaged Volkswagen Touareg idler pulley

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley diameter, bearing bore, and contact surface before installation. Confirm the accessory drive belt path and inspect the belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time. Match the removed pulley and hardware layout to the vehicle application before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are engineered for OE-quality fit in accessory drive belt systems and are built to meet the needs of passenger car and light truck service applications.

This part fits 3 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2006VolkswagenTouareg4.2LV8GASN/ADriveAlign Premium OE Pulley
2005VolkswagenTouareg4.2LV8GASN/ADriveAlign Premium OE Pulley
2004VolkswagenTouareg4.2LV8GASN/ADriveAlign Premium OE Pulley
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Continental — 49137Gates — 36235Litens — 951493A951493077903341G